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Technology Development Program is sponsored by National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), National Institutes of Health (NIH). This funding opportunity supports technology research projects from proof-of-concept through prototype development, prioritizing innovation over feasibility. Projects must focus on technological advances and should not include tests of biological hypotheses or biomedical aims.
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NIGMS Technology Development Program (R01) | National Institute of General Medical Sciences Please note that PAR-25-202 (R21) has expired, see NOT-GM-26-005 . NIGMS Technology Development Program (R01): The technology development R01 notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports technological innovations to advance biomedical research.
Example technologies, which might originate from biomedical, engineering, or physical sciences disciplines, include instruments, devices, processes, algorithms, software, chemicals, biomolecules, or cells that have potential value for generating new basic biomedical research.
The NOFO supports the earliest stages of technology development, establishing feasibility/proof of concept, and prototype validation, and do not support applications that address new biological questions. Investigators are strongly encouraged to contact program staff ( NIGMS_TechDev@nigms. nih.
gov ) prior to and in preparation for submitting an application to this program.
Proof of Concept and Value Exploratory Research / Technology Feasibility Technology Development R21 Iterative Technology R&D / Validation Studies Technology Development R01 Addressing Biological Questions Applied technology R&D and Dissemination Testing Biological Questions Late-Stage Technology Optimization for Broad Utility and Self-Sustaining Dissemination Biomedical Technology Optimization & Dissemination RM1 Frequently Asked Questions Send your questions about the programs to the NIGMS tech dev contact mailbox .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3)), government entities (state, county, city, tribal), educational institutions (public, private, independent school districts), for-profit organizations (small business…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Technology Development Program are due February 5, 2028. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Technology Development Program is funded by National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), National Institutes of Health (NIH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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